High-Paying Senior Database Administrator Jobs

Find the best high-paying Senior Database Administrator jobs on Ladders! Our platform offers the opportunity to join the ranks of seasoned professionals in the field, handling critical data operations for top companies. Take the next step in your career today.

Responsibilities of a Senior Database Administrator

As a Senior Database Administrator, you'll be tasked with managing and organizing enterprise databases, ensuring their performance, security, and troubleshooting any issues that may arise. You'll often create and implement database security protocols to protect vital company information.

Skills Required

Typically, skills in SQL, database architecture, data security, and performance tuning are crucial for these roles. Strong understanding of backup procedures, disaster recovery plans, and knowledge in cloud platforms like AWS or Azure would also be highly beneficial.

Advancement Opportunities

There are plenty of room for growth in the database domain, with positions such as Database Architect, Data Manager, and Chief Data Officer awaiting successful Senior Database Administrators.

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$110K - $130K *

Lead and enhance execution of a comprehensive Quality program across large-scale projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure adherence to quality standards, drive accountability, and continuous...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $151K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to enhance clinical data systems, oversee eCRF development, and streamline EDC workflows while ensuring data quality, compliance, and the effective use of AI technol...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Transform the engineering landscape by leading a multidisciplinary team to develop, scale, and maintain robust software and hardware solutions, ensuring high reliability and performance in critical su...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$250K - $300K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of Kubernetes innovation, driving technical excellence in orchestration and container platforms. Empower field teams with the tools and knowledge required for impac...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $140K *

Transform engineering execution by guiding teams, prioritizing backlogs, and resolving challenges. Leverage your product leadership to ensure timely delivery of features that align with business goals...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $237K *

Champion growth in automotive sales by building relationships with dealer groups. Drive high-value deals and manage the full sales cycle, leading negotiations and supporting demos to foster strong par...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $141K *

Join a dedicated team transforming legacy systems into modern, cloud-native architectures. Utilize your software development skills in a collaborative environment focused on application modernization...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $220K *

Tackle production-grade AI software challenges while leading a dynamic engineering team. Drive innovation, team culture, and quality delivery across a modern AI platform, fostering talent and effectiv...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $220K *

Lead a high-performing engineering team focused on delivering AI solutions. Manage cross-functional roles while enhancing software practices. Stay technical to drive implementation and coaching. Promo...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Champion automation and scalability by designing cloud infrastructure, managing CI/CD pipelines, and optimizing site reliability. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance performance, security, a...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$198K - $248K *

Shape the future of product engineering by defining architecture and strategy for a game-changing initiative, ensuring high standards and fostering collaboration across teams to deliver reliable, secu...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by guiding credit unions with strategic financial insights. Manage diverse clients, ensuring compliance with GAAP, producing timely reports, and fostering strong relationships through...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$165K - $221K *

Bring your expertise to a collaborative team focused on developing high-quality data pipelines and solutions. Leverage your experience in software engineering to drive data-driven initiatives across t...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $163K *

Elevate your career by designing and deploying advanced data analytics solutions for diverse stakeholders, enhancing insights across the enterprise through collaboration with skilled teams and upholdi...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $185K *

Transform your career by owning the Application Security product strategy and execution to ensure enterprise-grade security across platforms, enabling confident engineering delivery and proactive thre...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $237K *

Drive innovative solutions by owning Anaplan architecture and Databricks infrastructure, ensuring seamless data integration, compliance with standards, and a focus on AI enhancement to empower end-use...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by driving cloud migration initiatives, leveraging advanced process improvement strategies, and fostering collaboration across teams to optimize business performance and enhance...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $140K *

Champion clinical data analysis by leading Phase 2/3 studies, ensuring precision in statistical deliverables. Collaborate with teams to validate data and drive impactful outcomes in clinical research...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and support business applications, streamline accounting processes, and enhance operational efficiencies in a dynamic, high-demand environment focu...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K - $147K *

Unlock new business opportunities by cultivating relationships with C-level executives in Large Enterprises. Drive full sales cycles, transitioning new clients to account management, while consistentl...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in advancing AI-first software development practices for a cloud-native SaaS product, utilizing C#/.NET and Microsoft Azure to enhance code quality and development speed while contribu...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$101K - $140K *

Drive value delivery in a rich B2B sales environment, cultivating relationships with C-Level executives and ensuring client satisfaction. Manage complex sales processes and exceed targets within large...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $210K *

Advance strategic commercial negotiations across complex EPC agreements, ensuring comprehensive risk management and delivery excellence. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive supplier engagement in...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$83K - $222K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Software Developer, driving innovation in Master Data Management. Lead the development of scalable data solutions for product, vendor, and customer data, enhancing qual...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $170K *

Elevate release management by driving structure and efficiency for large-scale software deployments. Collaborate with engineering and stakeholders to enhance processes, ensuring reliable and fast rele...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Database Administrator do?question toggle

    A Senior Database Administrator manages and maintains an organization's database systems, includes planning and development of the database, as well as troubleshooting any issues on behalf of the users.

  • What skills are needed for a Senior Database Administrator job?question toggle

    Skills in SQL, database architecture, data security, performance tuning, backup procedures, and knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS or Azure are typically required.

  • What are the career opportunities for a Senior Database Administrator?question toggle

    Senior Database Administrators can advance to positions like Database Architect, Data Manager, and Chief Data Officer.